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The Sports Virus

Sportscaster Joe Castellano talks to a variety of sports figures from around the country about the latest news. These in-depth conversations take you inside the personalities of the people involved in the sports we love to watch, listen and read about.

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00:32:03

GEORGE KONTOS RELATES TO TAUCHMAN'S MOVE FROM NYY TO...

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2021/05/04

On this week's Inside China Basin San Francisco Giants podcast former SF reliever George Kontos tells us what it's like for Mike Tauchman to make the move from the Yankees to the Giants since he was in the same situation in 2012. Also, we talk about Madison Bumgarner's 7-inning no-hitter, pitchers hitting, why Buster Posey and Evan Longoria have been back to their old selves and freak injuries.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:41:20

MARC DELUCCHI FROM AROUND THE FOGHORN ON GIANTS HOT...

The Sports Virus ·

2021/04/28

Aroundthefoghorn.com writer Marc Delucchi joins Inside China Basin to talk about the Giants great start to the season that has them tied for first in the NL West entering play on Tuesday. He also updates us on the progress of the Giants prospects. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:32:57

GEORGE KONTOS ANALYZES HOT PITCHING , COLD HITTING...

The Sports Virus ·

2021/04/20

Inside China Basin analyst George Kontos discusses the hot start for the Giants rotation and cold start for the lineup. He analyzes rookie Camilo Doval and tells Joe Castellano why he doesn't like the extra innings rule, how he got the number 70 and who convinced him to grow his trademark beard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:30:07

STEVE BITKER FROM KCBS ON THE GIANTS OUTLOOK, HIS...

The Sports Virus ·

2021/04/14

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00:29:16

GEORGE KONTOS DEBUTS AS REGULAR ANALYST - HOME OPENER...

The Sports Virus ·

2021/04/09

Former Giants reliever and current NBC Sports Bay Area analyst George Kontos will be joining "Inside China Basin" on a regular basis this season. On his 2021 debut evaluates the hot start for the rotation, discusses the early lineup power with low batting averages and gives us a little insight into why Buster Posey is so great as a catcher and why Bruce Bochy was successful running a bullpen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:23:24

RAY WOODSON ON GIANTS PLAYOFF PUSH, MLB HOPING TO...

The Sports Virus ·

2020/09/23

Former KNBR talk show host Ray Woodson joins Inside China Basin to gauge the Giants playoff chances with six games remaining. We chat about team superlatives including a surprisingly potent offense. Also, a discussion about Major League Baseball's plan to have fans in the stand for the NLCS and World Series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:26:40

MARINERS VOICE DAVE SIMS ON UPCOMING SERIES IN SF,...

The Sports Virus ·

2020/09/16

Seattle Mariners television play-by-play announcer Dave Sims joins Inside China Basin to talk about the mid-week series against the Giants which was moved from Seattle to San Francisco due to unhealthy air quality in the Pacific Northwest. He gives tells us a bit about new Giant and former Mariner Justin Smoak and reminisces about Hall of Famers Tom Seaver and Lou Brock who recently passed away.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:40:45

SF CHRONICLE COLUMNIST JOHN SHEA ON GIANTS OFFENSE:...

The Sports Virus ·

2020/09/07

San Francisco Chronicle columnist John Shea joins the Inside China Basin podcast to analyze the Giants offensive prowess, scoring over 5 runs a game for the first time since the Barry Bonds/Jeff Kent era. Plus, we discuss the closer situation and tell some stories while reminiscing about Hall of Famers Tom Seaver and Lou Brock, who passed away this past week. Shea recently co-authored the book 24, Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid with Willie Mays.See Privacy Policy at

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00:29:46

RAY WOODSON ON GIANTS STANDING PAT AT DEADLINE, JOEY...

The Sports Virus ·

2020/09/02

Former KNBR talk show host Ray Woodson joins Inside China Basin to give his thoughts on the Giants outlook for the post season as they begin the final month of the regular season. He also evaluates rookie catcher Joey Bart and discusses who should be the closer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:43:45

SAN JOSE GIANTS BROADCASTER JOE RITZO ON JOEY BART,...

The Sports Virus ·

2020/08/23

The Voice of the San Jose Giants Joe Ritzo joins Inside China Basin to discuss the promotion of rookie catcher Joey Bart and chat about Logan Webb's development, the emergence of Austin Slater as an offensive force and the Giants designating Hunter Pence for assignment. Joe also describes his MLB debut emotions from 2019 when he was called on to do four games on the radio for San Francisco.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:26:51

GIANTS CATCHER TYLER HEINEMAN ON PLAYING DURING...

The Sports Virus ·

2020/08/16

Giants catcher Tyler Heineman has embraced his underdog role. He went from being a walk-on at UCLA to starting catcher in the Major Leagues after Buster Posey opted out of the season. Heineman tells the Inside China Basin podcast about playing during the pandemic and his goals as a player. He also addresses the three catcher's interference calls that have gone against him. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:02:25

SHAWN ESTES ON GABE KAPLER DECISIONS, GIANTS...

The Sports Virus ·

2020/08/11

Complete analysis of the San Francisco Giants with Shawn Estes from NBC Sports Bay Area. We discuss manager Gabe Kapler's head scratching moves, try to figure out why the defense has been failing and examine the slow starts for veteran hitters. Also, we go down memory lane and hear some entertaining stories about Shawn's career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:39:17

RAY WOODSON ON GABE KAPLER, SF EARLY SEASON SUCCESS,...

The Sports Virus ·

2020/08/02

Ray Woodson returns to Inside China Basin to give his thoughts on the Giants analytical approach by new manager Gabe Kapler. We also chat about the possibility of a Major League Baseball shutdown after recent positive coronavirus tests caused several games to be postponed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:32:15

Former Giants Reliever George Kontos On Gabe Kapler's...

The Sports Virus ·

2020/07/27

New NBC Sports Bay Area analyst and former Giants reliever George Kontos gives TheSportsVirus.com his opinions about how manager Gabe Kapler is handling the pitching staff. Who is best suited for the closer role? Did Jeff Samardzija not making a start in LA surprise him? How concerned is he about MLB continuing after the postponement of two games on Monday because of the Marlins coronavirus outbreak? All the answers are here on the latest edition of Bleav Inside China Basin!See Privacy Policy at

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00:24:07

BOB NIGHTENGALE FROM USA TODAY: GABE KAPLER IS...

The Sports Virus ·

2020/07/21

USA Today Columnist Bob Nightengale reacts to Giants manager Gabe Kapler and some players kneeling during the national anthem before the exhibition game Monday against the A's. As we approach the regular season opener Thursday, he gives his thoughts on the Giants chances in a short season without All Star catcher Buster Posey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:36:35

RAY WOODSON ON BUSTER POSEY OPTING OUT

The Sports Virus ·

2020/07/11

Former KNBR host Ray Woodson reacts to the news that Buster Posey has chosen to opt out of the 2020 Giants season. We discuss what the decision means for Posey's legacy and the impact it might have on Major League Baseball as it attempts to play through a pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:45:23

AMY GUTIERREZ FROM NBC SPORTS BAY AREA ON MLB RETURN

The Sports Virus ·

2020/07/05

Amy Gutierrez is heading into her 13th season as a reporter covering San Francisco Giants games for NBC Sports Bay Area. This season, of course, will be very different than the previous 12. We chat with Amy G about adjustments that will be made by players and the NBC crew as they try to stay safe during Covid-19. We also get her thoughts on new manager Gabe Kapler and get to hear about her favorite moments at the ballpark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:45:54

TRAVIS ISHIKAWA REMINISCES ABOUT HR THAT SENT GIANTS...

The Sports Virus ·

2020/06/29

Former Giant Travis Ishikawa talks about his heroic 2014 Post Season and his career.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:40:02

SF CHRONICLE COLUMNIST ANN KILLION ON MLB/OTHER...

The Sports Virus ·

2020/06/24

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Ann Killion joins Inside China Basin to discuss sports returning after the Coronavirus shutdowns. We chat about the new-look Giants staff and learn about Ann's 30-year career covering sports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:50:05

CBS SPORTS DIRECTOR BOB FISHMAN ON HIS CAREER, VIN...

The Sports Virus ·

2020/06/14

CBS Sports Director Bob Fishman, who is a Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer, joins Inside China Basin to talk about his illustrious career which includes directing 2 World Series. His resume is highlighted by 37 NCAA Final Fours, 27 US Open tennis championships, 20 Daytona 500s, 3 Olympic Winter Games and numerous NFL, NBA playoffs and college football games. A diehard Dodgers fan, Bob tells great stories about his time in television including opportunities to develop friendships with childhood

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